Life
My Single Greatest Achievement
My son Jonah is taking a gap year after graduating high school and will spend the next two semesters in Israel. Before Jonah boarded the plane, we exchanged letters. What he wrote to me stands above anything else I have accomplished in my life. This is my single greatest achievement.
Personal Finance Advice That Changed My Life
Today I am going to write about a topic I have never written about before: personal finance. I am writing about this not so much for you, faithful reader, as for my kids.
Transgender Trees, Homelessness, and a Dare in San Francisco
I was on a trip to San Francisco with my kids. As I am flipping through the memory bank, I am shocked at how many experiences we packed into three days.
Looking for Denny Crane at a Star Trek Convention
My daughter Hannah and I visited the Star Trek convention in Denver to meet William Shatner because of his role of Denny Crane.
Idealist, I Am
My wife and I recently watched a Ukrainian comedy series. A history teacher is caught on video delivering a passionate ...
Who Am I? (and my composers)
Someone recently asked whether I think of myself as Russian, or American. My initial response (without thinking) was – American. But as I gave this question more thought I realized that the answer is more complex.
Zurich to Nice – Travel Notes
I'm sharing my experience of traveling from Zurich to Nice, and I'm struggling to organize my thoughts into words.
Zurich to Nice
On January 28th, my brother and I are flying to Zurich to attend the by-invitation-only VALUEx Klosters conference. Attendees are expected to present and share their best investment ideas, and we will also get to ski and enjoy the food in the Swiss Alps. Afterwards, we will rent a car and embark on a six-day journey from Zurich to Nice, France.
Resetting Defaults – Managing Your Time
What I am about to share with you is somewhat random drivel about a topic that has been very important to me in 2018 – managing your time. I am anything but an expert on it; and in fact, as you’ll see, this is something I fail in and am trying to fail less.
Life Itself
My wife and I recently watched the movie Life Itself (available to stream for free on Amazon Prime). I am glad I didn’t look at ratings before I watched it.
Personal Musings, November 2018 Edition
My friend Roben Farzad will be speaking at a TEDx Talks event in Hickory, NC, which I am excited to attend.
My Self-Improvement Journey
I've been working on a book and as a result I made some lifestyle changes. Working on the book accidentally stirred up this whirlwind of self-improvement.
Hug Your Kids
I spent a weekend at Laguna Beach with my family. We liked to start the day with a walk to a coffee shop and then spend the day at the beach. On our last day, my daughter Mia Sarah almost drowned in the pool because she doesn't know how to swim yet. I’ve been hugging my kids a lot more the past few days.
Being A Father
What's better: leaving your children with $100M after you pass away, or leaving them with fond memories of your time together? Sparked by an unexpected comment from a millionaire's son, I ponder this question.
I Don’t Eat Desserts
As I got into my mid-forties I landed in my own version of a midlife crisis. Instead of getting a 20-year-old girlfriend or a red convertible, I started paying attention to my health.
Public Speaking. London. Laguna Beach
On May 24 I’ll be speaking at the London Value Investor Conference. My super-smart friend David Shapiro is the conference’s MC, in addition to running a very successful fund of funds in London, he will be conducting a fireside type of chat interview with me.
50 Shades of Warren Buffett or Next Year In Omaha
I am about to embark on my 11th annual trip to Warren Buffett’s Omaha. This year I have something unique to share with you: an excerpt from a chapter I contributed to a brand new book, The Warren Buffett Shareholder.
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I had a short meeting in San Francisco on Sunday. I absolutely hate travelling alone, and this time I was joined by daughter Hannah and my aunt. I always look for an excuse to visit San Francisco.
This Is What Happiness Feels Like
This is what happiness feels like.You really don’t know what true emotions are until you become a parent.
